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#ThrowbackThursday #tbt: The Stagette

April 3, 2014 By Lena

In 2014, I will be participating in #tbt courtesy of the Epson Expression Premium XP-810 Small–in–One printer, the ultimate choice for scanning and printing. Ultra powerful and ultra slim, it produces stunning borderless photos and documents quickly and affordably. Featuring the ultimate in wireless printing, the XP-810 makes it easier than ever to print from your iPad, iPhone, tablet or smartphone, whether in your home or out and about.

2007: A rite of passage. The stagette, of course! My girlfriends stuffed me into a posh hotel room – and fed me marshmallows and liquor until I threw up. And THEN we began the celebration!

The photo above was taken before the late night dancing… but shortly after I was subjected to numerous well-planned and expertly executed stagette games I won’t repeat here. Swaying back and forth and stumbling, I protested that I wouldn’t be able to make it to the club, and motioned for the girls to go on without me. Undeterred, they found a walker-styled shopping cart in the hallway and wheeled me to the elevator.

(I shudder to think whose walker they pinched! And sincerely hope it made it back to the proper owner.)

I have almost no memories of that night, including the exact moment this photo was taken, why it was taken, who took it… but I do know that the silly grin on my face ended with a grimace when I face-planted on a couch in the nightclub. Ah, to be young again! This is my throwback.

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  1. loriag

    April 3, 2014 at 8:33 am

    Looks like you were having the time of your life!

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 6:58 am

      It was a great night (I’m sure of it!) Hahaha

  2. Soozle

    April 3, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Hah Great photo :) It looks like you were having a blast – even if you don’t remember much of it :)

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 6:59 am

      I remember most of the hotel room, but then everything becomes a blur :)

  3. Allie

    April 3, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Why is it that when we are having the time of our life having a blast we wake up not remembering a thing??? hehehehe!!! You sure are a cutie pie!!

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 6:59 am

      Too true Allie! I guess we have to blame it on the alcohol :)

  4. Judy C (Judy Cowan)

    April 3, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Looks like you were having fun, even though you don’t remember much about it!

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:00 am

      Those are the best kinds of nights – the ones with photographic evidence!

  5. nicky

    April 3, 2014 at 11:47 am

    awesome memories of a special and fun night!

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:00 am

      You bet! I have about 100 pictures that even I scratch my head at when I flip through :)

  6. Victoria

    April 3, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    I love this pic and that night so much…but my face (!)..it’s sometimes shocking to look back at the “roundness”.

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:01 am

      It was (and still is) a beautiful face. You see the roundness – I see a young girl filled with zest and happiness!

  7. Angie In My 30s

    April 3, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    awe lol you look so happy!!

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:04 am

      Some of the best times of my life, Angie!

  8. jaimeem

    April 3, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Haha, for a forgotten memory you sure as hell look happy! haha

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:05 am

      Hahaha maybe that’s why I forgot – it was too good a night!

      • jaimeem

        April 6, 2014 at 8:39 am

        There will always be pictures! :)

        • Lena

          April 6, 2014 at 9:33 am

          No doubt!!!

  9. Nancy

    April 3, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    HAHAHAHAHAH This story and picture is amazing. At least you don’t have the drunk-eyes that some people have! It’s actually a pretty photo of you lol.

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:05 am

      LOL totally I know it could have been worse! And for the record, I do have quite a few drunk-eyed photos too :)

  10. La Cuisine d'Helene

    April 3, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Beautiful picture. Sounds like you were having a lot of fun!

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Thank you Helene! Ah, life without kids! So much freedom :)

  11. Susan T.

    April 4, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I love a good stagette party! If you remember them you aren’t doing it right! ;)

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Hear, hear Susan! Love that!

  12. Victoria Ess

    April 4, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Looks like a super fun night! Thanks for sharing!

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Thanks Victoria!

  13. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    April 4, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    oh those were the days. I had a blast at mine we rented a school bus and went to Ottawa hit lots of clubs no strip ones that was one thing I told them I didnt want to do. then we pigged out at the end at a fast food place.

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:08 am

      Hahaha I had the same instructions – no strippers. Then again, my husband went to Vegas for his stag, so I wonder if he stuck to the same rules!

  14. Darrah Bailey

    April 4, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Looks like a fun time Lena <3 Love memories ..

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:08 am

      Thanks Darrah – it’s so much fun reliving them all!

  15. Flora M

    April 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    Looks like you had a blast – and that looks like a luggage cart they found for you LOL !! Too funny :) (All I had was a tame wedding “shower” held by my Aunt and Mom ROFL)

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 7:09 am

      A luggage cart! Phew! All this time I thought they pinched a walker or something, LOL!

  16. Lynda Cook

    April 5, 2014 at 8:29 am

    Ah the good old days, I have plenty of them, it’s funny because I don’t even drink now, it’s been four years since I’ve had a drink. Your picture looks awesome, wished I looked that good when I was polluted..sounds like you had an awesome time even though you don’t remember some of it (those are the best) lol..and the memories through pictures are always good too, to take you back to that night and smile!!

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 8:45 am

      You’re so right Lynda… the good old days! It’s been a long time since I’ve had a drink… and I think this night put me off shots for good!

  17. Anne Taylor

    April 5, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    I don’t know how I survived the good ol days lol Even loaded, you stay beautiful!

    • Lena

      April 5, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      Hahaha I was about 2 minutes shy of scary Beyonce face, I promise!

  18. Stephanie LaPlante

    April 6, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Looks like you ladies had a lot of fun. I must say, you are super pretty.

    • Lena

      April 6, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Thank you Stephanie :)

  19. Melinda L.

    April 7, 2014 at 9:00 am

    It certainly was a priceless and memorable (well in a sense even if you don’t quite recall everything that happened that night) moment. Looks like it was fun though!

    • Lena

      April 7, 2014 at 9:48 am

      I think some of the best nights are the ones you can’t remember! Hahaha

  20. Elizabeth D.

    April 8, 2014 at 10:53 am

    This weekend I was asked to be in a friend’s bridal party and I realized it’s been about 20 years since I was last a bridesmaid. I’ve been trying to remember some of the things we did and the fun I had with friends back then. Your photo reminds me of the one wedding where we “kidnapped” the bride and took her to Niagara Falls for a fun night where we hit every karaoke bar. There are so many moments from those times that I just can’t recall because it was so long ago. Taking photos is a great way to preserve those memories and help to jog the memory.

    • Lena

      April 8, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      Ah, Elizabeth I hope you have a blast this weekend! Take tons of photos!

  21. Tenille

    April 11, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    Marshmallows??! Oh my. Love the pic!

  22. kathy downey

    September 4, 2016 at 11:10 am

    Awe,its sure sweet to look back at the good old days

  23. kathy downey

    September 24, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    It’s sure nice to have wonderful memories to look back on !

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